PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER

This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with a psychiatric condition will either receive rTMS or standard care. Researchers will also talk to patients and doctors to see if ad…

This study is testing whether group psychoeducation classes for people with severe psychiatric disorders and their caregivers can help them become more independent at home. The study will enroll 24 participants and measure changes in daily living skills, caregiver burden, and fam…

This study explores whether sailing can improve quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem in adults with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders. Forty participants from Seine-Saint-Denis, France, will take part in sailing sessions as part of their psychosocial reha…

This study tests whether a small device that sends a gentle electrical current through the earlobes, combined with life coaching sessions, can reduce burnout and moral distress in healthcare workers who treat cancer patients. About 40 doctors, nurses, and other staff who feel emo…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression by tracking symptoms every day. About 200 adults with depression will use the app or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the app leads to greater improvement in mood an…

This study uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to map brain circuits in people with depression, OCD, anxiety, or schizophrenia. Researchers will stimulate different parts of the prefrontal cortex and test how it changes behavior. The goal is to understand which brain cir…

This study tests a workshop called HOPE-C designed to reduce burnout in doctors, nurses, and social workers who care for ovarian cancer patients. The workshop helps clinicians share their challenging experiences and build peer support. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to s…

This study aims to understand whether male homosexuality is caused by biology or culture. Researchers will recruit 500 men from Egypt, England, China, and Mexico and track changes in mental health, sexual behavior, and stress over 34 weeks. The goal is to gather evidence to help …

This study aims to understand how ketamine causes feelings of dissociation, like being detached from reality. Researchers will give ketamine to 120 adult psychiatric inpatients and measure their dissociative symptoms using a standard scale. The goal is to learn more about brain a…

This study looks at how the body's energy use and immune system may be different in children with autism, epilepsy, brain tumors, or other brain conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples and do behavioral tests in 500 children up to age 17. The goal is to find patterns t…

This study collects health information from up to 10,000 people with conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a phone app to share symptoms, wearables data, and lifestyle details. The goal is to help researchers better understand these illness…

This study uses virtual reality to show people two versions of the same neighborhood—one clean and well-kept, the other with litter and graffiti. Researchers measure heart rate, sweat, and mood to see how these environments affect stress. The goal is to understand how neighborhoo…

This study looks at whether a tool called PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform) can help doctors and therapists decide the best way to support older adults with psychiatric disorders who live on their own. The tool measures how well a person can perform everyday tasks and how…

This study looks at brain activity in 100 adults with epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted in their brains for medical reasons. Researchers will record brain signals while participants answer questionnaires about depression, anxiety, and other symptoms, and while they p…

This study aims to create and improve tests that measure thinking, memory, and social skills in people with brain conditions like dementia or psychiatric disorders. Researchers will test these new tools on 300 healthy volunteers and patients to see how well they work. The goal is…

This study is testing whether brain scans can predict how well people with depression, insomnia, or social anxiety will respond to internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT). Researchers will compare brain scan data with patients' own expectations to see which is bett…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric hospital staff to talk about sexual health with teens (ages 15 and up) can help more young people discuss how their mental health and medications affect their sexuality. About 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders will t…